Dreschers 3-Gear Gearbox in B5M

[Richard Lowe]

Originally Posted by tdi250

What i dont get is why i cant have the option to run my speedo backwards and keep the motor on the same side. Its loads easier and cheaper to run my speedo backwards than it is to pay for a new body and spray job.

Remember there will be others who don't have the option to reverse the motor rotation on the ESC, so in their situation they'd need a new speedo - which is the cheapest option now?

[tdi250]

Oh suddenly it makes sense. I didn't know that speedos without reverse existed. Lol. I guess I've always bought decent speedos and never realised. The bit about the timing makes sense too. Thanks chaps.

[RogerM]

It also significantly changes the way the car reacts as you go on power ..... that is why associated have done what they have, to free up the back end of the very locked in B5M

[tdi250]

So has anyone heard any prices for these parts?

[stegger]

I've looked at the usual suspects to get these parts . Are they available yet ?

[matdodd]

Not yet mate, there still on back order

[spud31]

Word from states is it was being modded to have better mesh and will be out there this month

[Dkfream]

I was racing last week with a team driver using the 3gear transmission and he was using his standard shell and just trimmed it slightly to allow fitment, looked fine and went really well, makes the rear end really loose tho as I had a go of his car, MIP are releasing the same thing but with polished alloy gearbox

[Origineelreclamebord]

I'm not sure MIP will still release this product to be honest... I haven't seen it on their website or heard about it since they announced it, and since Associated themselves announced a cheaper, more lightweight solution only a month or so later, I doubt many customers would opt for MIPs solution.

[Dkfream]

CML have all the parts listed online and prices but not available to order yet, full cost should be around £45 for all the parts for conversion

[Dkfream]

I emailed MIP last week and asked about this product and they replied saying due for release early this year and will be priced same as associated part ????

[Dkfream]

Here is a copy of the email reply from MIP last week

[RDG 40]

Seems cml have these now states have theirs on cars

Wonder how close the 3 gear mod takes this to the cheater cars. Id personally prefer to have one car than the two currently

[Noob]

Cheater cars ?

[stegger]

Originally Posted by Noob

Cheater cars ?

Referring to 4wd cars that had the front shafts removed and also the front motor'd 2wd cars

[stegger]

Originally Posted by RDG 40

Seems cml have these now states have theirs on cars

Wonder how close the 3 gear mod takes this to the cheater cars. Id personally prefer to have one car than the two currently

Speaking to Craggy at the last worksop meeting, he was saying that the 3 gear car on high grip tracks was a good 1/2 quicker over the 4 gear box. Will be interesting to see how it goes for us mere mortals !

[RDG 40]

Originally Posted by stegger

Speaking to Craggy at the last worksop meeting, he was saying that the 3 gear car on high grip tracks was a good 1/2 quicker over the 4 gear box. Will be interesting to see how it goes for us mere mortals !

Exactly my thoughts in normal peoples hands is the test.